You know I love Mondays, if you’ve been reading this blog for a while. Weatherwise, this one definitely qualifies as gloomy, overcast and dark, with more rain on the way. We had a dandy thunder and lightning storm last night–what a show!

The weekend went pretty much according to plan–I made some artist trading cards, did some reading, listened to several podcasts and a memoir by Joyce Maynard (author of “After Her”, a novel I mentioned on the blog a while back) called “At Home in the World.” It was quite fascinating–memoirs usually are, which is why they are among my favorite reading material–detailing her development as a writer (I thought I started young! ), struggles with marriage and motherhood, and her youthful romance with author J.D. Salinger, of “Catcher in the Rye” fame.

I remember reading that book in high school–it was scandalously frank, for the time–and my friends and I passed around the same dog-earred copy until it literally fell apart. I don’t recall much about the book, to be honest, but I do recall why we all wanted to read it–because our moms didn’t want us to.

There’s a new contest starting this week, so make your comments. One difference, though–I’m traveling Wednesday through Sunday, on a research trip, so winners may not be notified and announced until next Monday. If I can blog on the road, I will, but it’s always a crap-shoot, since I am not the most technologically savvy person in the world.

Sounds like fun a research trip…have fun!
I can remember reading a book that my parents didn’t want me to read(I was the only one that read books for all my brothers would read about football, fishing and hunting) it was about the Dallas Cowboy football team, can’t remember the exact title, but my dad was pissed that my mom would let me read it, I laugh about now for the sex isn’t so bad compare to what they write now. I love to read all kinds of books mostly romance and about cowboys!
Have a wonderful week!

Love to be curled up on the couch during a rainstorm with a good Linda Lael Miller book!! Nothing like being taken back to the “Old West” with some strong and sexy cowboys. Hopefully your research destination includes another cowboy!! Happy research.

I so look forward to your postings. They make me laugh and smile. I just went to a second hand store and found more of you books. I am keeping them for a good reading day. I also just ordered Big Sky Wedding and can not wait to start that one. Thank you for posting and safe trip. Just enjoy

Just love reading your blogs and books, still hoping and praying for a 3rd Mojo book. Fixing to reread the first two again. Love ALL your books. Many thanks for all of the enjoyable hours spent reading your wonderful stories!!!! xoxo

RAIN??????? We have had 19 inches in 4 days.. Now that’s rain!!!!! I hope you are researching Mojo`s comeback….PLEASE OH PLEASE OH PLEASE!!!!! And wear your cowboy boots if you are anywhere near Colorado

I was in Jr High when I read Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M Auel. In 9th grade I started Valley of Horses. Holy Moly!!! I knew about sex, etc…but THIS was an education! Gracious. And Lord have mercy, can you imagine what the boys on the bus would have said or done had they gotten their hands on THAT book! I blush, now, even contemplating it!

Linda, it sound like that book that you girls were passing around a suspense, romance book that probable did fall apart. I pray that you have a safe trip starting Wednesday through Sunday. God bless each and everyone.
As always your friend.
Norma

There is a device that you can purchase which plugs into your laptop and gives you a web hook-up similar to cell phone service. You pay a monthly fee just like a cell phone and I think it uses satellite service. I think that this would be very useful to you during your travels. I also believe that it could be tax deductible as a business expense. Have a great trip.

I would also LOVE some historical romance novels. Maybe some McKettrick historical novels?? Anyone have any news about the McKettrick tv series/movie? I thought it was in the works, and cant wait to hear news about it

Sunshine and heat for us here! Wish we had your rain, under drought conditions again. Either feast or famine, but all is good when we are allowed to wake up for another day! Love a good thunder and lightening storm! Sit out on the front porch and watch them.
Have a good trip, and be safe.
God bless

I love your books & read them & can’t put them down. I love the stories with sexy cowboys & strong woman. I love the arousing sexual encounters. I loved the series of books & I have read all your books. I borrow them from the library as I can’t afford to buy them being a single mom. I how your trip is exciting & full of prospects of another new book or series. God bless your trip!

A research trip huh. Hope it is successful. That storm was something wasn’t it. The wind and dust before the rain was awful. My car looked like a mud pie this morning. I do pray your trip is useful and besides that, have fun. Blessings

Oh, Linda , I do love your blogs. For one, you take the time to write everyday, well, almost. The way you write about your day makes it feel like you are a dear friend that I have here in Carrollton GA. We talk or text each other from once to several times a day. That’s just one of the things that makes me feel like I know you well enough to call you my friend. I’ve never met any other famous person who is as much a real, down to earth person like you, who doesn’t let their fame go to their head and enjoys the fame they recieve due to their talent and forget that their readers helped get them there. Thank you for being you.

Thoroughly enjoy reading your books.This is the first time Ihuave responded, Unfortunately I have been in rehab for the last three months and am now wheelchair bound temporarily .-so I have to rely on others for my books.Have a safe trip and keep on writing. Sincerly,Stephanie Cronin

We finally got much needed rain here after over 30 days of no rain. Everything around here so dry and dried up. I feel for the farmers and peoples gardens.
I never read “Catcher in the Rye” but I just might have to now.
Good Luck and have a safe trip!

Hope you have safe travels and get to experience something “new”. I finally got all your books and arranged them on bookshelves. Now the fun part…deciding which book to read first. Trust me, this is NO easy task. I’m sooo glad I stumbled upon your books at the library. I think the first one I read was “Pirates”. I was hooked from the very first book, with no looking back!!

Linda……Destination Forest Hill Louisiana to see your Dearest Fan Crystal!!!!!!!!!!! However my cards on gonna be that you are going to visit Sister Sally or Las Vegas or maybe you planned a little trip to have more time with your friends in California. If you need my physical address I will be happy to give it to you or let me know of an arrival time at AEX and I will pick you up!! LOL ….and PS I would have rather came to Spokane!!!! HAHAHAHA With Much Love, Crystal